Note: Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. This is not a public holiday in the United States. Most businesses, schools, and offices are open and follow regular hours, but Jewish-run businesses and organizations […]
Considered the end of the “Days of Judgment,” Hoshana Rabbah marks the completion of Sukkot and features a special ceremony with willow branches. Is Hoshana Rabbah a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday in the United States, […]
Many Jewish communities in the United States mark the last day of Passover as the end of a Jewish holiday that celebrates the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened […]
Celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer holy period, Lag B´Omer (or Lag BaOmer) recalls great sages and ancient miracles. Is Lag B´Omer a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday in the United […]
Known as the Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot recalls the biblical story of the Jewish people´s years of wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt. Is Sukkot a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday in the […]
Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is an eight-night holiday that recalls an ancient miracle and celebrates religious freedom. Is Hanukkah a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday in the United States, some Jewish-run […]
Purim, or the Festival of Lots, is a joyous holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the rescue of the Jews in ancient Persia. Is Purim a Public Holiday? Purim is not a public holiday in the United States. Some […]
Tu B’Shevat (or Tu Bishvat) marks the “birthday of the fruit trees” under Jewish law, and is often celebrated by a symbolic meal and tree planting activities. Is Tu B´Shevat a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday […]
Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is an eight-night holiday that recalls an ancient miracle and celebrates religious freedom. Is Hanukkah a Public Holiday? While this is not a public holiday in the United States, some Jewish-run […]
Immediately following Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah (Rejoicing of the Torah) celebrates the start of a new year of scripture readings. Is Simchat Torah a Public Holiday? While Simchat Torah is not a public holiday in the United States, many Jewish-run organizations […]
